Yvonne72

Your recipe sounds great! I have a real problem w/ portion control on these types of things... FYI- I found that 'Kozy Shack' now makes sugar free Rice pudding and Tapioca Pudding in portion control cups! LOL They are fabulous and no fuss! Find them at the grocery store in the refrigerator section near the puddings and yogurts!!!

I just posted a "healthy Eggplant Parm" recipe that's really easy and takes less than an hour TOTAL... you'll even have left overs, so it's worth the time and prep!!! Good Luck!

I have had this and it's amazing and very filling...

OMG- My Mom came to visit me a few weeks ago and made this dish for me. It's great! Slice an eggplant- very thin... Lay out slices on a baking sheet sprayed w/ cooking spray... Take a brush and apply VERY small amount of EVOO or Veggie Oil to the tops... Bake until tender... (just about 10 minutes in a 350 degree oven) While that's in the oven- Make a Marinara sauce... (EVOO- Crushed Tomatoes- Garlic- Basil- salt & pepper) In a square pan (or lasagna pan if you're making a lot) Put small amt of sauce Layer of Eggplant Sauce Eggplant etc...(should make 3 or 4 layers) Sprinkle top with Parmigiana Cheese Bake until browned (about 20 minutes) It's "DIET"- because there is no Mozzarella or Ricotta or Breadcrumbs or Deep Frying!!! WooHooo!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone... I finally found the post... You already have me listed on the RSVP list! :biggrin2: I'm really looking forward to meeting those of you I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting and comparing notes with all of you as well... Even though my family and friends have been wonderful, it's going to be a huge help to have other bandsters to sit and talk with... I don't get to the regular meetings- so this will be great for me...

Next time you see her start your conversation like this: I don't know if this is public knowledge or not, but I heard you were getting fired... I'll keep you in my prayers... OR I don't know if this is public knowledge or not, but I heard you were getting a face lift... I'll keep you in my prayers... I HATE PEOPLE LIKE THAT... WHO THE HELL DO THEY THINK THEY ARE? Don't worry about what she said, or what she thinks... you have made this decision to help yourself and that's all you need to be concerned with... Everything is going to be just fine. :thumbup:

GET WELL WISHES from a fellow Las Vegan... Joan and her family are in my prayers at this difficult time...

If you're still loosing weight, why mess with it. Just keep working out and watch what you're eating... and Geez- get some more of the Beans & rice! Full for 6 hours, I would LOVE that!!! BTW- I go for my 1st fill on 7/11 and can't wait. I feel like I can eat too much now, even though I stop myself. It's an ongoing battle for me, but I know I can succeed!!!

I am seriously confused on how to use this website and need it desperately. I have no idea what I'm consuming a day except for what I eat and how much it weighs! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!! :confused2:

OMG Loooossssiiieeeeeeeee- I am SO Thrilled for you!!! I started working out every day for the past 2 weeks and since then, I haven't lost anything- however, I HAVE lost inches- so I am not loosing hope... I know those pounds will start to shed soon!!!

Hey Felicia, Thank you soooo much- I have been on that sight all day and finally have it down pat! I entered 2 weeks worth of food logs that I've been keeping in a book... This is much better once you learn your way around! You have been extremely helpful...

I too have PCOS, but stopped getting my period. If you haven't already, you should "google" PCOS and read all about it. There is a wide spectrum of symptoms that go along with it. I have all the aweful ones- darkening of the skin, skin tags, weight gain etc... I take the same meds as you've been prescribed. Expect to feel a bit on the nauseated side. I felt like I was car sick for about 3 weeks- YUK! I think I've had it for a long time, but was just diagnosed last summer and that was when I made my final decision for WLS. I am extremely frightened of getting diabetes and heart disease. I wish you the best of luck with your journey. Keep us posted!

I bought a hand blender from the grocery for $14 and it works Great! I looked into the Bullet, but didn't like the quality of the cups it comes with- VERY thin plastic! Some people love it, I just thought I would break it too quickly! LOL My suggestion- go to Macy's and check it out first- they may even have it on sale and you don't have to worry about the shipping!

I have not had a cigarette in 5 years... however, the morning of my surgery, they had to make me wait because of an emergency! A woman who was banded who did not quit had an ulcer and because of her continued smoking- she wound up with a hole in her small intestines. Please stop- there are reasons they tell you not to smoke anymore. More than you can think of or even hear about on this forum. It's not something to fool around with. Try going to a hypnotist or having that new laser treatment that will help you quit. There are a million books to buy to help you quit. Try everything you can. Best of luck to you. I apologize if these seemed harsh- but you asked the question.

I was banded on May 20th and noticing some changes. I've had a lot of stress the past 3 weeks and was putting the blame on that. Tomorrow is a new day and I'm going to be working out every day on my lunch break- hopefully this will eat away those extra calories I've consumed. Also, I was thinking about committing 1 day a week to just liquids... has anyone else tried this? Is this ok to do? On to the ticker problem... Click on your ticker- the website will pop up! Click on Edit/Update Ticker... fill in your new info and then click next. The new info should automatically be updated on your ticker, no need to repost to your signature.

I was told no drinking 10-15 prior to eating and no drinking 20 or minutes after eating... Always sip- never gulp your drinks... A very good way to get your Water down is to add a slice of lemon and a pack of Splenda or a packet of Crystal Light... Lemon w/ Splenda works great if you're in a restaurant... I only use 1/3 of a packet of the C.L. because they are too strong for me, but I've been drinking about 100oz/day. I'm trying to drink 1/2 my weight in liquids, but it's really hard! I'm now 256, so 128oz of water is tough, but I'm trying... It was impossible at 282 (starting weight)

That just sounds wonderful.. Thank you for the recipe!!!

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I was taking Tums or Rolaids anywhere from 2-4 times a day with a prescription before bedtime- still nothing really worked... As soon as I had the surgery- it was GONE! They say that if you DO get it again- it could be sign that you are having a problem with the band and you should contact your surgeon's office right away. Congrats!!! And welcome to Heartburn Free World!!! LOL

I just wanted to check in with my Vegas/Henderson Bandsters... How is everyone feeling- how is the weight loss going??? I am having a grand old time! My face is shrinking and my body can't wait for me to start working out! LOL I've lost 25lbs since pre-op and am just happy about this decision. At first I was so worried- I must have asked myself- What on Earth did I just do to myself? a million times, but now I know it's all going to be well worth it. My sister was here visiting from NY and she had Gastric Bypass about 2 years ago. She looks amazing. She's had her Tummy Tuck, Lypo, and a "Big Boob" job! LMAO :huggie: She's eats so little-it's hilarious. We went to Panda Express for lunch the other day. I had egg drop Soup and she had just this itsy bitsy dish with chicken and stringbeans. We sat down- each with a little dish or bowl on this tray and I started laughing... I said, "look how cute we are with our little dishes". She started laughing and then we couldn't stop! LOL Everyone must have thought we were crazy. But we were just HAPPY to be on this journey together now! :incazzato: My Mom is coming to visit on Wednesday- I'll be able to eat solids starting Tuesday which works out great. We're also going to Universal Studios, Hollywood for a couple of days. We love California and go every time my Mom comes to visit. Our favorite is San Diego! I hope everyone is having their own fun and enjoying their journey. Have a great weekend! :driving:

I was going to wait until Tuesday- but I couldn't help myself... (that's my 3 week bandiversary) Down 25lbs!!! Unbelievable! How exciting...

You definitely did the RIGHT thing! I had the same issues you are having and now I am 3 weeks post op and feeling like my old self. #1- Remember, you've just had major surgery. Your insides haven't settled down yet. Walk, walk, and walk some more. It will subside. #2- You're on an emotional roller coaster- I found that writing in my journal every time I had a negative thought TRULY helped. I got everything out. And I went back to it this week as I have had a lot of family drama. Normally I would just eat- but that's not an option any more. Had to find another out. Everything will be alright and the hardest part is over now. Wait until you get on that scale... I weighed myself this morning and found that I am down 25lbs. OMG- When was the last time I lost 25lbs in less than 3 weeks! LOL Good luck to you :incazzato:

I too am so glad to have the "anticipation" feeling gone. I was so nervous just waiting and waiting for the day to come. Now I feel so much more like myself again. I just can't wait to start eating real food. Soups and shakes just aren't cutting it for me anymore. How much have you lost? I lost 15lbs right away and now the weight loss has seemed to have stopped. I am losing inches for sure, I know the rest will start to come off- it's just nerve racking to me to think- OMG- I just paid $15K for 20lbs! LOL Best of Luck to you :tongue2:

You really need to call your doctor's office and see if they can send you a list of items to have... My doc says if you can fit it through a straw, you can have it... On the 22nd day, you can start eating... I can't wait... only 6 days left for me... The thickest thing I have is creamed soups... Slimfast is very filling. A can of Soup at Hand is great too! Best of Luck to you... don't worry, the pain takes about 10 days to subside if not 12 or 14. Everyone is different. It will fade away and you'll just say to yourself- Wow- I feel normal! LOL

OOOOhhhhhhhhhhh- I couldn't understand why you said you couldn't drink Water. I was freaking out... Hope your little one is feeling better Best of Luck to you!